REDS

Tawny Port

#522E36

RGB 82, 46, 54 · HSL 347°, 28%, 25% · CMYK 0, 44, 34, 68

Tawny Port is #522E36 in HEX — rgb(82, 46, 54), hsl(347°, 28%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 34%, 68%).

Tawny Port pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 28%, 25%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#522E36

RGB82, 46, 54

HSL347°, 28%, 25%

HSV347°, 44%, 32%

CMYK0, 44, 34, 68

Decimal5385782

CSS RGBrgb(82, 46, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 28%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tawny Port S-G-730

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Merlot SW2704

ΔE 3 · #51323B

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 3 · #563135

Vista Paint

Plumbago K-1233

ΔE 5 · #593843

Dulux

Red Vine S01D9

ΔE 5.2 · #5F383D

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 5.4 · #563940

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 5.5 · #5D3B42

Benjamin Moore

Bewitched CSP-450

ΔE 6.4 · #593030

Hallman-Lindsay

Kung Fu 109

ΔE 6.6 · #643B42

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 7.7 · #604046

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 8.9 · #583F40

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 9.9 · #69444F

RAL

Mahogany Brown 8016

ΔE 10.2 · #4C2F27

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 11 · #473633

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 12.2 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 15.2 · #5E3D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#522E36

#2E524A

Analogous

#522E47

#522E36

#52382E

Triadic

#522E36

#36522E

#2E3652

Split-Complementary

#522E36

#2E5238

#2E4752

Tetradic

#522E36

#47522E

#2E524A

#382E52

Monochromatic

#10090B

#211215

#522E36

#834956

#AC6C7A

Rectangle

#522E36

#524A2E

#2E524A

#2E3652

Compound

#522E36

#52382E

#2E524A

#2E4752

Variations

Lighter

#834956

#A8717D

#C9AFB5

Darker

#42242B

#2E181D

#1B0E11

Saturation

#453A3D

#522E36

#691729

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

11.65:1

AAA

vs Black

1.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#522E36

#3F3E35

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#522E36

#363635

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#522E36

#513032

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tawny Port carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#7D4F44

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#522E36

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#6A5468

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#29443E

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #522E36;

CSS — background

background-color: #522E36;

CSS Variable

--color-tawny-port: #522E36;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tawny-port': '#522E36' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#522E36] text-[#522E36]

SCSS

$tawny-port: #522E36;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #522E36?

#522E36 is Tawny Port, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #522E36 warm or cool?

Tawny Port reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tawny Port?

Tawny Port works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Tawny Port?

Tawny Port pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Tawny Port?

You can download Tawny Port on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Tawny Port?

The hex code is #522E36. In RGB it's 82, 46, 54, and in HSL it's 347°, 28%, 25%.

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